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OCALA, Marion County, Fla., Oct. 31, 2026 — A 78-year-old man died on Friday night, October 30, after being struck by a car on US 441 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
The crash happened around 9:20 p.m. near Southeast 11th Avenue. A sedan was heading north on US 441 when the driver hit the man as he was walking in the roadway. The pedestrian died at the scene. The driver of the sedan was not hurt, troopers said.
Northbound lanes of US 441 were shut down for a time while the Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash. They have since reopened. The case remains under investigation, and no further details have been released.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do pedestrian crashes happen more at night?
Limited visibility after dark makes it harder for drivers to see people on foot, so nighttime hours tend to see more of these crashes than daytime ones.
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a vehicle?
Get to a safe spot if possible, call 911, and seek medical care even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms take time to appear. Get the names of any witnesses and wait for police to arrive and file a report.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers and walkers both need to watch for each other, especially where lighting is poor or speeds are higher.
What can drivers do to help spot pedestrians in the road?
Slowing down in areas without sidewalks or street lighting, scanning the roadside, and avoiding distractions behind the wheel all make it easier to see someone walking in or near the road.
